This is the 51st most frequent Icelandic word.
fólk
"Fólk" means "people" in English.
Here, 'fólk' is used to refer to people collectively, emphasizing a group within a context.
Fólkið á götumyndinni virðist vera mjög upptekið.
The people in the street scene seem to be very busy.
In this sentence, 'fólk' is used in a general sense referring to humans or individuals collectively sharing a customary action.
Fólk segir oft sögur úr gamla daga.
People often tell stories from the old days.
Here, 'fólk' highlights specific individuals encountered, maintaining its role as a collective noun for people.